Do you operate in all ports on the Grasse?

We cover the main ports between Toulon and Menton, including Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Saint-Tropez and Monaco. For smaller marinas, contact us directly.

What types of boats do you manage?

Sailboats, motor boats and yachts up to 24 metres. For larger vessels, we work with partners specialized in superyacht management.

Do you offer annual maintenance contracts?

Yes. Our annual packages cover regular maintenance, winterization and recommissioning. It is the most cost-effective and hassle-free option for owners.

Nautical Services in Grasse (06130)

Perfume capital with panoramic views and rising expat appeal. Your boat is an investment that demands rigorous upkeep. We handle maintenance, provisioning and administrative management of your vessel across the ports of the French Riviera.

Local expertise

Why This Service Matters Here

Grasse sits 20 minutes from Cannes, 30 minutes from Antibes and 25 minutes from Mandelieu-la-Napoule, three of the most active sailing bases on the Cote d'Azur. This inland position has a practical logic for boat owners: Grasse bastides offer space for equipment storage, garages for trailers and dinghies, and property prices two to three times lower than waterfront towns. Our clients buy or rent in Grasse and sail, dive or cruise from coast harbours. We facilitate this nautical lifestyle from the hinterland by coordinating access to marinas, service providers and experiences that make Grasse an ideal inland base for sea lovers. The coast between Cannes and Nice concentrates some of the most complete nautical facilities in the Mediterranean: Port Canto in Cannes, Port Vauban in Antibes (Europe's largest pleasure port), Port de la Rague in Mandelieu, and Port de Golfe-Juan. We know harbourmasters, shipyard managers, sailing clubs and charter operators, connecting you directly without intermediaries. Whether you arrive with your own boat, wish to charter one for a day or a week, or want to introduce your family to scuba diving, we organise everything from your Grasse property. The Mediterranean sailing season runs from May to October with reliably warm days and frequent mistral winds ideal for sailing. From Grasse, the Lerins Islands are reachable in 30 minutes from Cannes, perfect for a day at sea with anchoring in crystal-clear water.

Property Types in Grasse

Coordination with Cannes, Antibes and Mandelieu marinas: berthing, boatyards, provisioning
Boat, catamaran and yacht charters with or without skipper for day trips or week-long cruises
Scuba diving, snorkelling and watersports from Cote d'Azur beaches and the Lerins Islands

Specific Challenges in Grasse

Grasse is 20 min from Cannes (Port Canto, Vieux-Port) and 30 min from Antibes (Port Vauban, Europe's largest pleasure marina). Mandelieu-la-Napoule with its reference boatyard is 25 min away. The Lerins Islands (Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Honorat) are a 20-min boat ride from Cannes. The coast between Thoule and Antibes offers coves accessible only by sea. Active nautical season runs May to October.

Marina infrastructure accessible from Grasse

The coast between Cannes and Antibes hosts the best-equipped marinas in the French Mediterranean. Port Vauban in Antibes accommodates over 1,600 vessels from cruising yachts to superyachts, with full refit, maintenance and provisioning services. Port Canto in Cannes caters more to family boating and coastal cruising, with easy access to the Croisette. Cannes-Mandelieu Marina offers a quieter atmosphere with an excellent boatyard. We handle berthing requests, nightly or seasonal berth reservations, and liaise with harbourmasters. For year-round boat owners, we have contacts who can advise on waiting lists for permanent berths. The area's boatyards, CNM in Mandelieu and Compositeworks in Antibes, handle winter lay-up and urgent repairs: we coordinate these interventions and monitor works on behalf of absent owners.

Boat charters and sea excursions from Cannes and Antibes

From Cannes, licence-free boat rentals (up to 6 metres) are available to any Grasse resident or visitor who wants to enjoy the sea without a boating licence. We work with charter partners at Port Canto and the Vieux-Port for half-day and full-day rentals. For larger vessels, skippered charters are the most practical option: enjoy the sea without worrying about navigation and docking manoeuvres. Our skipper partners know the coves between Thoule and Nice, the snorkelling spots around the Lerins Islands, and the quiet anchorages accessible only by sea. For themed experiences, we organise full-day itineraries: Lerins Islands excursion with swimming and onboard picnic, sunset cruise along the Esterel coastline, tuna and sea bream fishing with a professional. Week-long charters, crewed or bare-boat, allow cruises to Corsica, the Hyeres Islands or the Italian Ligurian coast.

Scuba diving and watersports on the Cote d'Azur

The seabed between Cannes and Nice is among the most accessible in the Mediterranean for beginner and experienced divers. The Lerins Islands, classified as a protected marine zone, host dense marine life: groupers, moray eels, barracudas, seahorses and posidonia meadows. Cannes dive clubs organise discovery dives and guided trips from the harbour. We book time slots, arrange equipment hire and organise snorkelling outings for non-divers at the same sites. For watersports, the beaches of Golfe-Juan and Juan-les-Pins have kitesurf, stand-up paddle and jet-ski schools. These activities combine well with a morning dive or a boat trip: we build the day's programme to maximise time on the water. For families with children, the sailing schools on Juan-les-Pins sandy beaches offer optimist and catamaran initiation from age 6.

The Lerins Islands: the essential day trip from Grasse

The Lerins Islands are 20 minutes by boat from Cannes Vieux-Port. Sainte-Marguerite, the larger island, houses the Fort Royal where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned, with sandy coves and exceptionally clear water. Saint-Honorat has been owned by Cistercian monks since 1869: the abbey, monastic vineyard and medieval ruins make for a full day's excursion, with wine and liqueur tasting available. We organise private island excursions with boat transport from Cannes, a Provencal picnic basket, snorkelling equipment and a guide if desired. For groups, chartering a sailing yacht or catamaran for the day with a stop at both islands is a memorable experience. The Lerins Islands are served by public ferries from Cannes, but a private excursion avoids the summer crowds and opens quieter coves accessible only by sea.

Nautical events: regattas, boat shows and Cannes sailing calendar

Cannes is one of the world's capitals for nautical events. The Cannes Yachting Festival in September is the world's largest in-water boat show: hundreds of vessels on floating display in Cannes bay, within walking distance of the Vieux-Port. For Grasse-based clients during this period, we arrange show visits, brand stand invitations and professional dinners linked to the event. The Cote d'Azur's major regattas, the Nioulargue in Saint-Tropez in September and the Voiles d'Antibes in June, attract the finest sailing yachts in the Mediterranean. For sailing enthusiasts, it is possible to participate as crew on certain racing boats: we identify boats looking for crew during the season. For yacht owners wishing to entertain guests during these events, we manage full logistics: transfers from Grasse, onboard catering, additional berths during the events.

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